Letters to the Editor: March 15

Like the new look

I am a regular subscriber to the printed edition of your paper. I wish to compliment the London Free Press on its new format which I enjoy. Great improvement over the old format. Keep up the great work.

Lisa Perry of Mattel is quoted as saying “We do this to honour women who are breaking barriers and showing girls that you can be anything.”

I’m not so sure we should be telling our children they can be “anything.” Realistically, “all” of us cannot be “anything.” We can achieve much according to our talents, intellect and hard work. And of course, it helps to have supportive and well-to-do parents. But telling a child they can be “anything” can set them up for what they perceive to be failure and disappointment. Encouraging children in whatever pursuit they choose is a much superior method, in my opinion.

Maria Benham, Arva

Do this, instead

Regarding the news analysis Carving up of BRT could be prelude to its demise (March 7). For at least 50 years, London has avoided any major NIMBY projects. While it is too late for a freeway, perhaps London can address one need before total gridlock sets in. Before it is too late, bite the bullet, tolerate all the NIMBY opinions, and make Sunningdale Road six lanes from Clarke Road to Hyde Park, with exits, so we don’t end up with 10 to 20 stop lights as has happened with Wonderland Road.

Don McMullin, London

Lindsay a class act

Regarding the death of former NHL player Ted Lindsay. He had a reputation as a tough guy and the man who started the NHL players union. What a lot of people may not know is when Lindsay was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1966, he refused to attend the ceremonies because women were not allowed. Rest in peace, Mr. Lindsay. You were a class individual and your loss will be felt deeply.

Guenter Draudt, London

Democracy at risk

Cohen is adept at striking out at two ex-ministers whose competence and integrity has not been questioned and has even praised by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and many fellow caucus members. Cohen seems not to understand that political interference or the mere suggestion of it strikes at the very foundation of democracy.

That is the problem facing Trudeau and his cohorts.

Mel Wilson, Strathroy

Not surprising

Andrew Cohen thinks Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott are done as Liberals, In my estimation, Wilson-Raybould and Philpott are the type of people who should have a future in any political party. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that ethics and integrity aren’t priorities in Liberal governments. I quit voting Liberal after the sponsorship scandal. SNC-Lavalin simply re-affirms my opinion. It’s time to make Justin Trudeau a drama teacher again.

John Stubbs, Strathroy

Demand action

Yet another international report said that, unless we take aggressive and immediate action now, the future of our planet is in danger of not being able to sustain life.

The only way we can reduce our anxiety and have some control is to demand that our leaders and our government make big changes to tackle the ways our country is contributing to global warming.

It may not be the economically or politically expedient thing to do, but we must stop extracting, using and exporting fossil fuels. We must immediately divert our economy to a sustainable one. Our representatives have lives and children too. Call them. Write them. Demand that they save our planet.

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